Tag: UF

Hurricane Helene: Florida agricultural production losses top $40M, UF economists estimate

by Megan Winslow
November 19, 2024

The UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program rapidly assesses the impacts to Florida agriculture following extreme weather events. The preliminary report for Hurricane Helene is newly released. The report estimates a credible range of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, Livestock, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agriculture, Debby, Economic Impact Analysis Program, EIAP, Flood, Flooding, Growers, Hurricane, Hurricane Helene, IFAS, Impact, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Irrigation, Losses, Megan Winslow, Milton, Perry, Power Outage, Preliminary Report, Producers, Rain, Research, Siesta Key, Storm, Survey, Tornado, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Wind, Xiaohui Qiao

UF student competition intersects left-brain, right-brain thinking

by Megan Winslow
November 18, 2024

A $5,000 award is up for grabs by University of Florida students willing to bridge the gap between their chosen discipline and one outside their wheelhouse. (more…) READ MORE

Category: EVENTS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Art And Agriculture, CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, College Of The Arts, COTA, Dina Liebowitz, E.T. York, Fall Festival, Horticultural Sciences Teaching Farm, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sceinces, Megan Winslow, Mel Chin, Revival Field, Rufus Chaney, Scott Angle, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Vam York

Ferrell selected to lead UF/IFAS agronomy department

by Megan Winslow
November 14, 2024

UF/IFAS leadership has named Jay Ferrell as the new chair of UF’s department of agronomy. Ferrell’s appointment, effective Nov. 18, comes nearly nine months after he began serving as the interim chair of the department. (more…) READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Agronomy Department, Appointment, CAIP, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Chair, Gopal Kakani, IFAS, Jay Ferrell, Pesticide Information Office, PIO, Rob Gilbert, UF, UF/IFAS

UF/IFAS crop contest promotes innovation by removing risk

by Megan Winslow
November 12, 2024

A 2022 USDA survey of American farms categorized 69% as “high risk,” meaning they operated with a profit margin below 10%. “Farming is a risky business,” said Kevin Athearn, UF/IFAS regional specialized agent for rural and agribusiness ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS
Tags: Billy Browning, Competition, Corn, Cotton, Farming, Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program, Hardeep Singh, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sceinces, Jay, Kevin Athearn, Live Oak, Megan Winslow, NFREC-SV, North Florida Research & Education Center – Suwannee Valley, Risk, STEP, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Vivek Sharma, West Florida Research And Education Center

Campus leader to serve as new UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences dean

by Megan Winslow
October 31, 2024

The University of Florida has selected Kati Migliaccio, Ph.D., UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering chair, as the new College of Agricultural and Life Sciences dean. She will assume her new role Jan. 1. (more…) READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Dean, Department Of Agricultural And Biological Engineering, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Kati Migliaccio, Megan Winslow, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida

Know your soil: UF/IFAS lab analysis reveals composition prior to planting

by Megan Winslow
October 31, 2024

Franta Majs is a common fixture at Florida plant shows and sales. He doesn’t attend to shop, however. He’s on hand to offer advice. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, UF/IFAS
Tags: Acidity, Amendment, ANSERV Labs, Extension, Fertilizer, Franta Majs, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lime, Macronutrient, Megan Winslow, Micronutrient, Nutrient Management Program, PH, Plant, Planting, Research, Soil, Soil Test, Test, UF, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Analytical Services, University Of Florida

UF to break ground on new ag, engineering building

by Megan Winslow
October 14, 2024

The University of Florida is slated to begin construction on a dynamic new learning space serving the department of agricultural and biological engineering (ABE). (more…) READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: ABE, CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Science, Dana Eller, Daniel Hofstetter, Department Of Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Donation, Engineering, Funding, Gator Nation Giving Day, Groundbreaking, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Kati Migliaccio, Megan Winslow, Ray Bucklin, Teaching Building, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, W.W. Glenn, Wendell Porter, Workshop

Media Alert: Florida agricultural sector asked to share impacts of Hurricane Milton

by Megan Winslow
October 11, 2024

What: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) survey for losses and damages associated with Hurricane Milton. Where: Agricultural producers can complete the survey ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agricultural Assessment, Agriculture, Christa Court, Damage, Economic Impact Analysis Program, EIAP, Hurricane, Hurricane Debby, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Megan Winslow, Survey, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida

Lip-smackin’ good: Peanut Butter Challenge returns Sept. 30

by Megan Winslow
September 25, 2024

Few culinary pleasures transcend kiddom. But whether crunchy or smooth, paired with jelly, crackers or bread, peanut butter is a food nearly everyone can enjoy. High in protein, it’s also among food banks’ most requested items. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Donate, Drive, Extension, Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food Bank, Food Insecure, Hungry, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, PBC, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Rachel Pienta, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida

Years of UF research yields science-backed fertilization rates

by Megan Winslow
September 20, 2024

In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP) to begin scrutinizing long-established fertilization rates for 14 crops to determine whether updates are needed. The goal was to pinpoint the appropriate ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Advisory Committee, Application Rates, Bob Hochmuth, Crops, Engagement, Environment, Farmer, Fertilization, Fertilizer, Field Day, Grower, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Legislature, Megan Winslow, Michael Dukes, NMP, Nutrient Management Program, Plant Nutrient Oversight Committee, PNOC, Recommendation, Research, Seminar Series, Stakeholder, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida

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